Capital City
Vaitape
Province / Country
Leeward Islands, French Polynesia
Vaitape is Bora Bora's main village — a small, laid-back settlement on the western shore with restaurants, dive shops, and ferry access to the outer motu (islets).
Must-Know
What Bora Bora Is Famous For
The experiences, landscapes and moments that define a trip here.
Take Home
What to Shop in Bora Bora
From artisan workshops to open-air markets — things worth packing an extra bag for.
Black Pearl Jewellery
Tahitian black pearls — the world's most prized cultured pearls, grown in the lagoons of French Polynesia.
Monoï Oil
Fragrant Polynesian coconut oil infused with tiare flowers — a Tahitian beauty secret for hair and skin.
Pareo (Sarong)
Hand-painted Polynesian cotton pareo fabric in vivid tropical patterns — worn as dress, wrap, or wall art.
Tiki Carvings
Hand-carved wooden Polynesian tiki figures — ancient protective spirits in tropical hardwood.
Explore
Top Attractions in Bora Bora
The places everyone tells you to visit — and they're right.
Taste & Culture
Food, Rituals & Bora Bora's Soul
Eat with your hands. Watch the ceremony. Understand why people keep coming back.
"Bora Bora is not a place — it is a state of mind. One visit and you understand why Polynesian navigators called it 'created by the gods.'"
Poisson Cru
French Polynesia's national dish — raw tuna marinated in lime juice and coconut milk with fresh vegetables.
Mahi-Mahi
Freshly caught Pacific dolphinfish grilled with tropical fruit salsa — a Polynesian seafood staple.
Vanilla Tahiti Desserts
Tahitian vanilla — the world's finest variety — used in crème brûlée, ice cream, and pastries.
Firi Firi
Tahitian doughnuts flavoured with coconut milk — a light, sweet breakfast staple from local bakeries.
French Pastries
Baguettes and croissants baked fresh daily — French Polynesia's colonial legacy lives in its bakeries.
Before You Go
Essential Facts
Everything an Indian traveller needs before booking a Bora Bora trip.
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